Ingredients
Method
Make the peach filling
- In a small saucepan, combine the sliced peaches and their syrup (or a splash of water if using fresh peaches), the light brown sugar, and the ground cinnamon. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the aroma of peach and cinnamon rises.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch with the tablespoon of water to make a slurry; stir this into the simmering peaches and continue to cook until the mixture becomes glossy and thick enough to hold a spoonful on top.
- Remove from heat and cool completely—chill if you can, so the filling sets and flavors meld.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
- Beat the softened cream cheese until satin-smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat again until fully incorporated and fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and whip just until the mixture becomes light and billowy—soft peaks that still hold texture.
- Place the filling in the refrigerator to firm slightly while you fry the donuts.
Fry the donuts
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Press a small hole through the center of each biscuit round to create a ring for even frying.
- Carefully lower the prepared biscuit rounds into the hot oil, frying 1 and 1 half to 2 minutes per side, until they are a warm, even gold.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to paper towels to drain.
Assemble while warm
- Slice each donut horizontally so you have a top and bottom.
- Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake filling on the bottom half, then spoon a small pool of the cooled peach filling into the center—leaving a rim.
- Gently set the top back on.
Glaze and finish
- Mix the powdered sugar with 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk until pourable but thick.
- Drizzle the glaze across the tops, sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, and dust lightly with cinnamon.
Notes
Serve these while the donuts are still slightly warm; they pair beautifully with floral black tea or late-morning espresso.
